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Fact sheet
Why are connection and belonging important?
Emerging MindsThis resource explores what social connection is, what can get in the way, and why it's important for getting through tough times. -
Fact sheet
Connecting and caring for each other in tough times
Emerging MindsEven when we care about each other, connecting within our families can be really hard. This resource offers stories from families who've found ways to stay connected during tough times. -
Fact sheet
Supporting children’s social connections in tough times
Emerging MindsSocial connections provide an important network for supporting children’s wellbeing and helping them get through tough times. When things are difficult for families, it can be hard to support these connections. -
Fact sheet
Feeling connection and belonging outside our families
Emerging MindsOutside our immediate family we form connections to other people and communities - from friends and neighbours to people in school communities, workplaces, interest groups, or a friendly interaction in the grocery store. Or we may find connection with places, cultures, nature, spirituality or social movements. -
Fact sheet
When we’re really struggling to parent
Emerging MindsThis resource is aimed at helping parents who are experiencing tough times and struggling to care for their children move towards 'good enough parenting'. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: February 2025
Prepared by AIFSThis February 2025 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Webinar
Supporting non-offending parents after child sexual abuse
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) this webinar outlines some strategies that you can use to support non-offending parents following a child's disclosure of sexual abuse. -
Short article
Why meaningful participation for children in out-of-home care is essential
Joanna Schwarzman, Kristel Alla and Hilary Miller, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis short article outlines why engaging in meaningful participation with children in out-of-home care is central to supporting their wellbeing and respecting their right to participate. -
Webinar
Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores the impact of childhood bullying, how it affects mental health, the importance of prevention and early intervention, children’s perspectives on bullying, and strategies to work with children experiencing bullying or engaging in bullying behaviour. -
Webinar
Supporting families to navigate tough times: The impact of financial and housing insecurity, isolation and discrimination
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar introduces practitioners to a new collection of resources from Emerging Minds that has been created by families who have got through tough times. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: November 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis November 2024 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Short article
Individual and family factors associated with child mental health and wellbeing
Melissa Willoughby and Joanna Schwarzman, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis short article describes the research evidence on individual and family factors associated with child mental health and wellbeing.